How do I write a book or play???

Question

I want to write some really good book about kids runing away with a leader, it could be a play.

Answer 1

Well, you need to get a character list, their physical characteristics, their mood and how will they be important in the story.

You need to think about EVERYTHING that will happen along the book, and write a sentence about each event in a piece of paper. Write it chronologically, and this will help you guide yourself as you are writing the book.

When you're sure you've got all the elements for the book, just start writing, and search for a publisher that might be interested in your work.

Answer 2

I would recommend reading as many books as possible in the genres that you like to write, as well as about the craft of writing. When you are reading other fiction books, pay attention to how the authors structure their work.

Here are some of my favorites about writing:
1) "Writing Down The Bones" by Natalie Goldberg
2) "Bird by Bird" by Anne Lamott
3) "On Writing Well" by William Zinsser
4) "How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy" by Orson Scott Card
5) "On Writing" by Stephen King
6) "No Plot? No Problem!" by Chris Baty
7) "Eats, Shoots, and Leaves" by Lynne Truss
8) "The Elements of Style" by Strunk and White

Also, take a look at a few websites where authors gather. Some of them have very helpful articles and forums. Holly Lisle has a fantastic website that has articles on both the business and writing aspects, including an excellent article on worldbuilding that I highly suggest for any fantasy writer:
http://hollylisle.com/fm/

Forward Motion is a wonderful, helpful community:
http://www.fmwriters.com/

Absolute Write is one of my favorite author communities, with a vast pool of resources and helpful people:
http://www.absolutewrite.com

Write every single day. Set a target for yourself. For instance, my goal right now is to write 1,000 words a day. I get this done before I go on the internet, read, watch TV, or goof around. To begin, maybe set an easier goal for yourself-- try 250 words each day. Write in a journal as well, if you feel so inclined!

Also, never forget how important it is to edit and rewrite! When you finish a short story or novel, I suggest setting it aside for a month. Don't look at it or think about it (if you can help it). Work on another project. Once that time has passed, go back and read what you wrote. Try to be objective-- are there parts that need to be expanded? Cut out? Rewritten? How is the grammar and spelling? Editing could (and should) take more time than the original draft!

The ideas really have to come from within you. We can give you all the ideas in the world, but if you aren't passionate about it then the novel won't end up being any good IF you even finish it. Write about what you love. The rest will come!

Answer 3

The obvious, somewhat snarky answer is to pick up a pencil (or a pen, or a keyboard) and write it.

As far as prep work to make this an actual story goes, you'll need to fill in some details. Who are these kids? Who is the leader? Why are they running away, and what are they running from? Is the leader "one of them", or a larger, stronger person? Are their reasons genuine, or do they have a hidden agenda?

Where's the conflict? We have them running away. Ok... then what?

Answer 4

How?
Sit down and start writing writing writing until it's done.

Then re-read it, adjusting correcting and rewriting as you think it needs it.

Keep repeating these steps until you think it's pretty good.

Essentiallly, there is no shortcut.
Writing is a lot of work.
Good writing is even harder.



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Answer 5

Just start writing. Don't read over your work or try to make it perfect the first time. That will come later.